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Watermelon and Melon

  • Watermelon is possibly the fruit that contains the most water amount (93%), what makes its caloric value so small.

  • In terms of its containing minerals, potassium and magnesium stand out the most. The pulp’s pink colour is due to the presence of the lycopene pigment, carotenoid with high antioxidant power.

  • Among others, in this fruit can be found: vitamin C, vitamin A and provitamin A or beta-carotene.

  • Melons have a high-water content, as well as a low caloric intake.

  • The minerals that are present in a bigger extent are magnesium, calcium and potassium. Furthermore, an important contribution of sodium is found as well.

NUTRITIONAL TABLE WATERMELON

 

NUTRITIONAL TABLE MELON

 

 

 

* Average composition is given as an indication: the values are to be considered as orders of magnitude, likely to vary according to variety, season, degree of maturity, growing conditions, etc. All other data are from the Ciqual Nutritional Composition Table (2017) – ANSES.

Watermelon and Melon

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